Nissan Sentra · 2012–2025
Nissan Sentra Brake Pad and Rotor Specifications
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Nissan Sentra brakes specification changed by year?
| Model years | Front rotor | Rear rotor | Front pads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | 280 mm | 260 mm | N/A |
| 2013–2019 | 280 mm | 292 mm | N/A |
| 2012–2012 | 280 mm | N/A | N/A |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The brakes on a Nissan Sentra is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Nissan Sentra brakes: common questions
What size are the brake rotors on a Nissan Sentra?
- 280 mm front and 260 mm rear. Measure before ordering if the vehicle may have a towing or performance brake package.
Anything special about servicing the brakes on a Nissan Sentra?
- Front ~280mm (11.02 in) vented rotors. SV and SR have 260mm solid rear discs; base S uses rear drums. Conventional handbrake, no service mode needed..
Sources
- 2021 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (capacities, NS-3, bulbs, schedule, CR2032, tires)
- NHTSA recall 23V-581, tie rod assembly, 2020–2022 Sentra
- NHTSA recalls, 2024/2025 Sentra (driveshaft 24V-304, 26V-410)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Sentra 2.0L MR20DD (0W-20, drain plug 22–29 ft-lb)
- KBB / Car and Driver, 2020 Sentra specs (149 hp, 3,047 lb curb weight)
- Go-Parts, 2020–2025 Sentra rear brakes (260mm discs SV/SR, drums S)
- Nissan parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Sentra EPA ratings
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